Yeah, Meinl and Paiste all the way! I played the Sabian Paragon Series on a other kit a few days ago, but the AAX`s are way better in my opinion, the Paragon sound is too dark.

I use Meinl's Byzance series cymbals..made of B20 Bronze Alloy...they are crisp as fuck. On one of my other kits. I use Paiste and Zildjian Avedis series cymbals. Drumming is like metal to me. It's an investment that still has not got old. 12 years later._________________http://csp.circleofdestruction.net
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The best drum hardware and cymbals etc are those that compliment and support Marshall amps effectively. If your guitarist isn't playing through Marshall, it doesn't matter how great the rest of your gear may be.